This company has chosen a suitable subject for its first release and will do well if it adheres to subjects of the same character, eschewing the more sensational and the melodramatic, wherein crime features too strongly. But while the choice of subject was excellent, the Pilot Company might have done much better than it did in its portrayal. There is evidence of haste and unpreparedness in the work, which is almost inexcusable these days when competent and thoroughly experienced photoplay scenic artists, directors and performers are to be had. It is a mistake on the part of any promoter of a film manufacturing company to begin at the beginning, that is, to start where their predecessors commenced five years ago. They should begin where the others left off and keep up with the procession. True, it will cost them more money to secure the best talent and experience, but such a course would be economical since an ordinary picture is not a good recommendation and will not sell to advantage. It is not intended to convey by these observations the belief that the Pilot Company's first picture is altogether unworthy. On the contrary it contains much to commend it and the faults most noticeable are such as can easily be remedied in future productions. The story is one that will have an instant appeal, for it touches the tenderest heart strings. The character of the blacksmith is portrayed by Mr. George Morgan and Kenneth Davenport is the old soldier. Mrs. Travers Vale plays the wife and Mimi Yvonne, the child. The picture was directed by Mr. Travers Vale, formerly with the Rex Company. While the acting of the principals is good in the main, there are spots that appear constrained, as though the actors were not as familiar with the work as they should be. There is an earnestness of effort which indicates presence of good talent, which we hope to see more fully developed in future releases. - The Moving Picture World, March 1, 1913